HRES 779
118th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQI+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQI+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQI+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQI+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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